Danielle Smith: NDP sets new trap for UCP
Danielle Smith says she suspects a private member’s bill to ban conversion therapy is more likely a trap the NDP is setting to trip up the UCP. Continue reading
LGBTQ
Curtains open for ‘Prom Queen: The Musical’
The musical is based on the true story of a gay Oshawa student who fought to bring his boyfriend to his high school prom in 2002. The show opens Tuesday evening at 7:30 p.m. Continue reading
Transgender community in Jordan faces abuse, discrimination
What does it mean to be transgender in Jordan? This summer, JHR Jordan supported journalist Hiba Abu Taha in producing an in-depth story on the topic. Continue reading
Private schools making progress on gay-straight alliances: Alberta education minister
David Eggen says there are fewer private schools defying the rules and says those that don’t comply will have the policy imposed on them. Continue reading
Last call for Moncton’s only LGBTQ bar
By Shelley Steeves Senior Correspondent
The two women said they just wanted to run a bar together but unexpectedly became mother figures for people who could not come out to their own parents. Continue reading
Nova Scotia’s Liberal government to ban conversion therapy for LGBTQ youth
Nova Scotia has introduced a law that prohibits the use of conversion therapy with LGBTQ youth. Continue reading
Colin Mochrie shuts down trolls after wishing transgender daughter happy birthday
Mochrie wasn’t having any of it. Continue reading
School boards directed to teach ‘2010 interim curriculum that is not widely known’ for sex-ed
By Niki Anastasakis Videographer
The school year has officially kicked off, and for teachers, there is still confusion regarding the sex-ed curriculum. Continue reading
‘These are topics that need to be discussed’: Reaction to the first season of #LivingInColour
‘Living In Colour’ is a Global News YouTube exclusive series that looks at what it’s like to deal with the everyday experience of being a person of colour (PoC). Continue reading
Thousands come out to show their Pride at annual Calgary parade
The family-friendly event kicked off at 11 a.m. as people celebrated the LGBTQ community and diversity while marching down 6 Avenue S.W. Continue reading
